Golden Tandem of Photothermal Ablation and Simultaneous Anti-Inflammation in One Nanoparticle for Activated Macrophage-Targeted Atherosclerosis Treatment by Lu Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Li Y, Jiang YW, Li J

“…However, PTT can induce inflammatory responses, in turn stimulating the regeneration of atherosclerosis and hindering subsequent therapy.Methods: In this paper, a multifunctional nanoparticle (Au NR@SiO2/RSNO/DS, GSNPD) for the synergistic treatment of atherosclerosis through PTT and anti-inflammation effects was developed. …”
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Validation of a Modified Pediatric Risk of Mortality III Model in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Thailand by Kanokpan Ruangnapa, Sittikiat Sucheewakul, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, Edward McNeil, Kantara Lim, Wanaporn Anantaseree

“…The patients were randomly split into two equal groups: a development (n = 588) and a validation (n = 587) sample. …”
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Impact of livestock industries on rural development by Alexander I. Kostyaev, Galina N. Nikonova

“…The study was carried out on the example of 29 regions of the Non-Black Earth Zone of the Russian Federation. Methods of ranking, correlation and variational analysis were used. …”
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Efficacy and safety of immunotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Cailing Jiang, Shuqin Wang, Lijun Zhu

“…This meta-analysis tries to provide a more precise assessment of the efficacy and safety of this integrated approach in HNSCC.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) reporting guidelines. …”
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Effect of 0.5% glutaraldehyde disinfection on surface wettability of elastomeric impression materials by Sahar AlZain

“…Specimens of each material were equally divided into control and experimental groups. …”
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Water service delivery challenges in Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa by Tumelo C. Seema, John N. Molepo, Caiphus M. Maleka

“…This study took place in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Methods: A mixed-method approach was adopted under a pragmatic paradigm. …”
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Infinite plate loaded with normal force moving along a complex path by A. V. Galaburdin

“…A technique of solving the problem on an infinite plate lying on an elastic base and periodically loaded with a force that moves along an arbitrary closed trajectory and according to an arbitrary law; is considered.Materials and Methods. An original method for solving problems on the elasticity theory for plates loaded with a force moving arbitrarily along a closed trajectory of arbitrary shape is considered. …”
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An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients by Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley

“…# Objectives We examined patient-specific predictors of high cost for endovascular (EVAR) and open (OPEN) repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). # Methods Vascular Study Group of Northern New England data specific to Fletcher Allen Health Care were merged with cost data from the same source. …”
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Motor and Non-motor Neurologic Symptoms of Wilson’s Disease: Exploring the Associations by Arka Prava Chakraborty, Adreesh Mukherjee, Uma Sinharoy, Madhushree Chakrabarty, Mainak Sengupta, Jasodhara Chowdhury, Atanu Biswas

“…The correlations between non-motor and motor symptoms have been examined in this study. Methods: Fifty patients with Wilson’s disease participated in this study. …”
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Changes in the distribution of the tear film lipid layer after intensive pulsed light combined with meibomian gland expression in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction. by Yongwoo Lee, Sung Woo Lee, Ji Kyu Yun, So Young Han, Chul Young Choi

“…When the vertical distribution was analyzed by further subdivision into six equal parts from top to bottom, the average difference in LLT decreased in the uppermost segment after treatment.…”
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Arranging the Process of Raising Syndicated Loans by A. A. Tarasov

“…A syndicated loan is provided to a borrower by two or more creditor banks on equal terms within one loan documentation package. …”
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A PERISCOPE INTO THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY FAMILIES OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS IN KADUNA STATE by FARIDA ABUBAKAR SAULAWA

“…This study adopted mixed methods, where other related studies adopted one method, utilizing both in-depth interviews and questionnaires, which comprised of a total of four hundred (400) caregivers who have consistently accompanied their mentally ill patients to the hospital in the last six months. …”
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Comparative safety assessment of maintenance of anesthesia with propofol or sevoflurane in reconstructive surgery on the hip joint in children with severe forms of cerebral palsy by V. V. Evreinov

“…Propofol and sevoflurane as agents for maintenance of general anesthesia in children with severe cerebral palsy cause adverse perioperative events with equal frequency during orthopedic hip interventions and have the same safety profile.…”
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Lessons for medical countermeasure development from unforeseen outbreaks by Marie Mura, Aurélie Trignol, Erwan Le Dault, Jean-Nicolas Tournier

“…Variability in production processes, administration methods, logistics, and costs distinguish these countermeasures. …”
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Study of Public Exposure to Microwave Propagation from Current Cell Phones by mohsen aliabadi, hosna hatami, mozhgan ardestani, maryam farhadian

“…Microwave meter HI 2200 model made by Holaday Co. was used to measure radiation according to the standard method No.C93.5. Shielding effectiveness of anti radiation covers for cell phone during call establishment was also determined. …”
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The Usefulness of the ASSUSTENT Application and ASSIST Brochure in Cancer Patients Using Sunitinib by Vashti N. M. F. Tromp MSc, Reyhane Alinezhad Darsara MSc, Mirjam Crul PhD, Nicole E. Billingy MSc, Kim Westerdijk MD, MSc, Astrid A. M. van der Veldt MD, PhD, Charlotte S. Pieters MSc, Hans M. Westgeest MD, PhD, Roos F. Bleckman MD, MSc, Iris van der Velde MSc, Paul Hamberg MD, PhD, Iris Walraven PhD, Corina J. G. van den Hurk PhD, Jacqueline G. Hugtenburg Prof. PhD

“…Additionally, the effect of their use on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and satisfaction with information about medication was also assessed. Methods An exploratory study with a mixed method design was performed. …”
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Minor neurological dysfunction in children aged 5 to 7 by Galić Maja, Mikov Aleksandra, Sekulić Slobodan, Kopitović Aleksandar, Peričin-Starčević Ivana

“…The children were recruited at three randomly selected kindergartens and approximately equal sex representation, randomly selected as well. …”
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The Hybrid Best Worst Integrated Machine Learning Methodology to Clustering the Countries Based on the Happiness Index by Ebru Gecici, Aslihan Yildiz, Selcuk Alp

“…These weights are obtained using the Best-Worst method (BWM), one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods. …”
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Influence of physical loading on behavioral reactions of rats in cerebral hypoperfusion by V. V. Сhrishtop, T. A. Rumyantseva, V. G. Nikonorova, I. V. Fateev

“…The study involved 280 rats, divided into equal subgroups, according to sex, stress tolerance and learning capacity. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the <i>woman</i> and </>женщина</i> Conceptual Representation in English and Russian Languages in the Localization of the Series “The Handmaid's Tale”... by N. V. Stepanova, V. N. Matveeva

“…In the course  of  the  research,  such  methods  as  definition  and  lexicographic  analysis  of synonymous  lines,  continuous  sampling  method,  Antconc  machine  analysis,  as  well  as  a cognitive semantic and comparative analysis of the original and localized text were used. …”
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